Hump day post #1

Okay, so i am trying out a new thing. Every "hump day", i am going to dedicate my blog post to things i find intriguing/ interesting. These posts may or may not be fashion related...But don't yell at me if they're not, because I may have other interesting things that i wish to share with you. So here you have it, my first "hump day" post for you. I hope you enjoy the new Wednesday ritual. PS- Happy hump day.

A strange message found on sidewalks.

The Toynbee tiles are something i find absolutely fascinating. I first became aware of them last year, and ever since i have wanted to do more, and more research. However, it is very hard to find out information, because quite simply there isn't a great deal.

The Toynbee Titles are cryptic messages found embedded in asphalt in various cities across the United States including Washington DC, Pittsburgh, New York City, Baltimore, Boston, and many more. Some have even shown up in South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. To date, about 130 tiles have been discovered. Somehow, someone is managing to embed these tiles into public roads (some of which are busy 24/7). How they did this without being spotted is beyond me. The messages are believed to be layers of linoleum and asphalt crack-filling compound and they are generally about the size of an American license plate. They are applied to concrete via the heat of the sun and the pressure of car tires, which will eventually wear away reveal their message. I find it so mysterious that no one knows the origin of these tiles or the identity of the artist. It's so frustrating, knowing we will never know. The Toynbee tiles are the biggest guerrilla art movement of our time. It's older than Banksy and has remained unsolved for nearly three decades. The Toynbee Tiles mystery thrives on its own, inspiring speculation and interpretation to this day. And who knows...This may have been the artist's intention. I don't think anyone is ever going to get to the bottom of it.

 I hope the strangeness of this made your day more interesting.

Ally
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I'm counting backwards in your head.

My new shoes arrived today! I was so shocked that they only took 3 days from the United States, considering whenever friends or family send something from New South Wales to Queensland it can take up to a week and a half. I love them. Outfit posts are to come! I didn't get home til late and didn't have enough natural lighting to shoot with.

A funny story comes with the delivery on these little wedges as well. I wasn't home when the delivery man came to my apartment. I live in a large complex, and the ladies and men who work on reception are never helpful. They wouldn't let him leave my package with them, nor would they let him leave a "We visited when you were not at home" slip in my mail box. So the poor delivery man came and found me at work! Such a kind man. I thanked him profusely! He must've known how important a girl shoe addiction is!

PHOTO/HEADING: BY ME

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.

Here is some of Saturday's shoot (following on from yesterdays behind the scene post). This is the grunge aspect of the shoot. I felt like i was a teenager of the 1990's, styled in grunge attire. I embodied the attitude, looked homeless and made the Saturday traffic of Brisbane wonder "what is that girl doing". It was such a fun persona to take on. I got fully into character (Yes, i do "strung out" very well)

If like me you were barely talking or walking in the early 1990's, grunge fashion was essentially a mixture of punk and "outdoor wear". It consisted of plaid shirts, plaid skirts, leggings, oversized jumpers/ shirts, layers, combat boots, denim jackets, torn jeans. The most favoured colours were white, black, red, forest green, indigo, and brown. The clothes sort after by many, were often bought in thrift shops.

I just had a massive realisation when doing research for what was the exact "grunge" fashion. It is sounding all too familiar. I love flannelet shirts and i dress in a lot of those colours and i wear combat boots religiously. I think i am stuck in the 1990's.  Grunge is one of very few styles that can never really die as It's so easily worn, however it's so easy to be taken the wrong way as it tends to look generally unkempt. So, please if you are dressing like this do not look like you live on the streets or like you don't own a brush. It's all about taking aspects of trends and making it work for you.

Hope you like the first look from Saturdays shoot! Keep posted for more to come.

Ally
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MODEL: ME
Photos: Dan and Jac at Red Eclipse.
Make-up: Carla Sakrzewski
Hair: Reichen Hodsdon

HEADING: BY ME

RED ECLIPSE

Yesterday was such a fun day. I shot with Daniel Sangermani and Jacquie Green from RED ECLIPSE PHOTGRAPHY. We shot many different looks and finished with some very, very awesome shots. It was so great working with them. We had such an understanding with each other. Which is what you want bewteen a model and a photographer. You don't want to have to be placed, you want to inspire them so they get the shot they are after.  Carla Sakrzewski (make-up) and Reichen Hodsdon (Hair stylist) are incredibly talented at what they do. They pulled the looks together. They're superstars! I was very tired by the time i got back to the coast, but it was worth it! Now the hardest part! Jacquie ansd Dan are selecting and editing the images! Can't wait to see the end product. Keep Posted!

Photos of behind the scenes: Courtesy of Dan's Iphone and a few taken by myself.

New Shoesies.

Welcome to the family new shoes. I love them. I couldn't resist.

Nordstorm have amazing shoes. Here are my Joe's Jeans 'Brenda' Sandal. I could have bought a lot more shoes, but i contained myself. I Still have to eat and live.  What do you think? There were some Jeffrey Campbell ones that were quite similar to these, but i opted for these babies instead! I decided on two posts tonight as i wont have time tomorrow! Can't wait for them to arrive!

Skyhigh.

 Dress-Mink Pink Bracelet- Boutique in Brisbane

Wooo! An outfit post. I am a denim wearer. I love denim. I wear it almost everyday. You could even say i am denim crazy. Today was a slow day. I woke with a migraine, so just took it easy. It was rather annoying actually, as there are a lot of things i needed to get down today, as it's my only day off this week. We move into our new place over the next week or so i needed to start packing! Have a rad weekend! I have a photoshoot tomorrow that i am very excited about!

Ally

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Photo: By Jonathan.

It's only the beginning

TATTOO ART.

I know i am strictly a fashion blog. Well, that is what i told myself when i initially started this little project. I didn't want to be a blog that didn't have direction, or be a blog that just posted on anything.  But, the way i see it, you need other influences to be able to be "fashionable". So this is where the art world comes into play with my blog. You need the art world to help you know what works and what doesn't. After all putting an outfit together is an art form in itself.  For example: You mix textures, mix colours and tones, clash colours, mix prints, layer upon layer and in the end what you have created is a unique interpretation of your personality and personal style. A piece of art, essentially. Trends are usually made by people, who on different levels get involved with different artistic environments. This is why i like to find new artists or even post on old favourites and tonight, on this cute tattoo i stumbled across on Cobrasnake and also one i do not know where i found it. By enthralling myself into the art world it broadens my perspective on the fashion world. It helps me push the boundaries, between ordinary and extraordinary. And I love that. I love fashion and I love art, I always have and as far as I can tell, I always will.

I find it hard to know what tattoo to get. I only have one, but i want more. It's just too hard to make your mind up. I like looking at other peoples tattoos as they tell a story about the person. I have a fascination with sleeves at the moment.

Ally
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